Dayton honors the life and legacy of Marc DeWitt, a dedicated higher education leader whose work improved outcomes for Black students across Southwest Ohio.

In a powerful editorial, Erica Fields urges Dayton to move beyond symbolic gestures during Autism Acceptance Month and focus on real, systemic change. Drawing from personal experience, she highlights the challenges families face navigating fragmented systems—calling for coordinated efforts across education, healthcare, and local government. With 1 in 5 Dayton Public School students receiving special education services, the need for accessible, connected support systems is ur

A practical blueprint for organizing community coalitions to drive neighborhood revitalization and development.

Dayton civil rights icons Jessie Gooding and Dr. Anthony Whitmore reflect on segregation, activism, voting rights, and the future of Black leadership.

The African American Community Fund shares updates on grants, partnerships, and investments supporting Black communities in the Dayton region.

Dayton NAACP President Derrick Foward reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s civil rights leadership and lasting impact on political representation.

Buc-ee’s is hiring in the Dayton area and hosting a three-day mass hiring event at the Hope Hotel and Conference Center. Interviews are by invitation only, so applicants should apply as soon as possible.

Egbe Omo Yoruba of Greater Miami Valley spreads holiday cheer by donating blankets to seniors in Dayton and Miamisburg.

Dayton Metro Library earns national recognition for its Reading Railroad Initiative supporting literacy for Black boys and men.

Sen. Willis E. Blackshear Jr. introduces the Student Wellness Act to allow Ohio schools to excuse mental health absences.

Karen Wick, co-owner of Coco’s Bistro and Dayton Public Schools board member, passed away December 6. Community members remember her legacy of service.

A reflection on faith, love, and accountability, calling Christians to reject hate, racism, and hypocrisy and live out the teachings of Jesus.

Dayton partners with Felons with a Future and Cure Violence Global to launch a public-health approach to preventing gun violence and strengthening community safety.

Retailers are promoting cheaper Thanksgiving meals this year — but smaller baskets and portions tell a different story. From Walmart’s $4-per-person dinner to Kroger’s “Freshgiving” bundle, the advertised savings often come at the expense of quantity. In Dayton and across the country, families are paying less only to eat less — a quiet reflection of America’s shrinking household economy.